This Old House

This Old House

1979
This Old House
This Old House

This Old House

7.9 | TV-G | en | Documentary

TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

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EP25  Glen Ridge: Spring Forward
May. 23,2024
Glen Ridge: Spring Forward

Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.

EP24  Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved
May. 16,2024
Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved

A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.

EP23  Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air
May. 09,2024
Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air

The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details

EP22  Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight
May. 02,2024
Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight

Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.

EP21  Glen Ridge: Roughed In
Apr. 25,2024
Glen Ridge: Roughed In

The new flangeless windows are installed water and air tight. Preparation begins for in-ceiling speakers. The Empire State Building is visited. Porch decking is installed to minimize waste, and a hybrid plumbing system is chosen for the house.

EP20  Glen Ridge: QR Construction
Apr. 18,2024
Glen Ridge: QR Construction

Installing helical piers for the new porch; prepping new windows for installation; protecting plumbing pipes from cold weather.

EP19  Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty
Apr. 11,2024
Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty

Termite damage has caused major construction changes. New footings are needed in the basement. A historic community garden is toured. A 15-year-old student talks about working on the project. The old sewer line is replaced without trenching.

EP18  Glen Ridge: Vintage
Apr. 04,2024
Glen Ridge: Vintage

Demo has begun uncovering 150-year-old wine bottles in the walls. A chimney is demolished, and the roof is reframed. The architect shares his inspiration for the project, and the mayor gives a tour of the Borough's gas lamps. Asbestos is abated.

EP17  Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational
Mar. 28,2024
Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational

The crew heads to New Jersey for the second project of the season - an 1897 Victorian in the Borough of Glen Ridge that's being renovated for multi-generational living. The homeowners give the crew a tour and explain how the new spaces will be used.

EP16  Lexington: Accessible Made Modern
Feb. 22,2024
Lexington: Accessible Made Modern

The completed renovation of the 1960 mid-century modern home accommodates a family of five, including a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the crew returns to go through the changes with the family.

EP15  Lexington: Judgement Day
Feb. 15,2024
Lexington: Judgement Day

Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.

EP14  Lexington: All in the Family
Feb. 08,2024
Lexington: All in the Family

Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a painting project; the homeowners discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy; a modern staircase is installed in the foyer.

EP13  Lexington: Install With Care
Feb. 01,2024
Lexington: Install With Care

Work on the internal geothermal systems begins; installing in-wall lighting to illuminate the entrance ramp; installing an offset p-trap; a visit to a glass-blowing studio; grab bar installation begins.

EP12  Lexington: Upcycled
Jan. 25,2024
Lexington: Upcycled

Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutions for accessibility; installing new solar panels.

EP11  Lexington: Electrical Bond
Jan. 18,2024
Lexington: Electrical Bond

Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance ramp gets snow melt and a final layer of concrete; elevator disconnects are installed.

EP10  Lexington: Seven Layer Floors
Jan. 11,2024
Lexington: Seven Layer Floors

The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.

EP9  Lexington: Phased Out
Jan. 04,2024
Lexington: Phased Out

Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the back patio gets proper drainage.

EP8  Lexington: Drop in the Gutter
Nov. 16,2023
Lexington: Drop in the Gutter

A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are installed.

EP7  Lexington: Ramping Up
Nov. 09,2023
Lexington: Ramping Up

Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.

EP6  Lexington: Reworked and Rewired
Nov. 02,2023
Lexington: Reworked and Rewired

The fully framed front of the house is revealed; work continues on the geothermal system; the connection to the interior is made; blocking is installed in the framing; replacing and rewiring old receptacles.

EP5  Lexington: Gone Geo
Oct. 26,2023
Lexington: Gone Geo

A zero-threshold entry to the patio is framed. Geothermal energy is explained, and wells are dug.

EP4  Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility
Oct. 19,2023
Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility

A lally column stands in the way of the new open floor plan. As a solution, it is removed, and the ridge beam is replaced with a trio of engineered beams. The new landscape is previewed in 3D, and tips are shared for creating an accessible bathroom.

EP3  Lexington: The Big Dig
Oct. 12,2023
Lexington: The Big Dig

Accessible features integrated into the design begin at construction. A new mechanical room connects to the old via a block wall tunnel, HVAC ducting is buried underground, and after learning about residential elevators, framing begins for one.

EP2  Lexington: Shore We Can
Oct. 05,2023
Lexington: Shore We Can

The interior is demoed, and rebuilding has begun. The new design and energy code are explained.

EP1  Lexington: On a Mission
Sep. 28,2023
Lexington: On a Mission

The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The crew meets the homeowners to learn about the disease and the challenges the current setup of the house poses. The project is a race against time, but the crew is determined to get the family back into their home as soon as possible.

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7.9 | TV-G | en | Documentary
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TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

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